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How long does shingles scab?
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Shingles: Best way to tell that shingles is noncontagious is when the lesions have crusted over. This usually happens between 2-3 weeks and hence the infection is no longer active. It may take several weeks for the rash to completely disappear however.
Answered 1/4/2021
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